Barcelona’s defender Jules Kounde who was the part of the team in their 3-0 win over Osasuna last night has spoken about game’s time and tight schedules. Barcelona were told to play right after the international break and there wasn’t even 72 hours of break between the games, which made Kounde pretty sad. Kounde feels a sufficient break is required as players are not machines.
Barcelona defender Jules Koundé has voiced his frustration over the congested fixture schedule following his team’s 3-0 victory against Osasuna last night. The Blaugrana were forced to play immediately after the international break, with less than 72 hours of recovery time, a decision that has left Koundé disappointed.
The Frenchman was critical of the scheduling, emphasizing the need for adequate rest between matches. “We are not machines. We’re angry about the game’s date. There’s a clear calendar issue. It’s disrespectful to the club to set this date. We too need rest,” Koundé said after the game.
With player welfare becoming an increasing concern due to fixture congestion, Koundé’s comments highlight the growing frustration among footballers. Barcelona, who are competing on multiple fronts, will now have to quickly shift focus to their next challenge, but the debate over fixture scheduling remains a pressing issue.
